An octagonal city and the closed Acropolis: photos of the day Friday
Briefly

A severe heatwave has hit the region, causing authorities to close the Acropolis during peak temperatures. In England, resident doctors are on strike over pay and conditions, impacting healthcare services significantly. In Gaza, child casualties have reached alarming levels, with many child amputees recorded. Meanwhile, Typhoon Co-may has intensified seasonal rains, resulting in flooding issues in affected areas. The situation highlights both the environmental challenges and humanitarian crises occurring simultaneously around the world, impacting the lives of many citizens.
Authorities have closed the Acropolis to visitors during the hottest part of the day as a heatwave engulfs the country, with temperatures reaching 37C (100F).
Up to 50,000 resident doctors in England, formerly known as junior doctors, have begun five days of industrial action over pay and conditions at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
In Gaza, more child amputees exist than anywhere else in the world, highlighting severe humanitarian impacts from ongoing conflict.
Typhoon Co-may has intensified seasonal monsoon rains, causing significant flooding, as people navigate flooded roads using poles on improvised floats.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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